Welsh Government
- Date 10 March 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) EIR 12(4)(e): Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to the Technical Working Group set up in relation to the Ffos-y-Fran former opencast coal mine in Merthyr Tydfil and copies of any ministerial advice relating to the site since 2024. The Welsh Government provided some information and withheld other information under regulations 12(4)(e) (internal communications) and 12(5)(b) (course of justice) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Welsh Government correctly applied regulation 12(4)(e) to the requested information. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken.